I decided to convert my small street layout (based mainly on the 3 modular houses) to a 1930s scene, complete with mafia. I grabbed the Shanghai Chase set to get a good car to move the mafioso around in, but I decided it was too blocky for my liking, and built my own mafia-mobile. This is based on no particular car, but draws obvious influence from a few.

I started at the front wheel wells, since I figured that'd be the trickiest part. I did a lot of Brickshelf and MOCPages browsing for inspiration, but didn't find anything that jumped out at me, so I ended up spending a lot of time just getting this thing started. The front fender is lifted from the fire truck in the Fire Brigade set.

I really wish that rear mud guard piece was available in light gray. That is my biggest problem with the model, honestly.

Great style, awesome choice of LEGO pieces. I SALUTE the BRICKARMS, I use them and honor them. I mean it's just a toy, right.
I must make me one of those. You've inspired me to try a car like that. KEEP 'EM BUILT!!